Job Listing

This job listing just jumped out at me. It is DEFINITELY something I would be interested in pursuing someday. The job is Director of Instructional Technology and Media for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. This is a leadership position with MANY responsibilities. Some of the main ones are:

-Lead and supervise all instructional technology and media programs in the system.
-Acts as supervisor of the districts media specialists and instructional technologists.
-Works as a technical consultant.
-Develops curriculum for K-12 technology education.
-Evaluates and recommends hardware, software, and other technology equipment for purchase
-Provides staff development in instructional technology

The qualifications for this job are:
-Master's Degree required; Master's in Instructional Technology or Library Science preferred
-Must have worked successfully as a classroom teacher.
-Experience working in the leadership aspect of Instructional Technology.

I would definitely apply for this position upon completion of my degree and a few years of experience in the field. My plan, at this point, is to remain in K-12 Education, and this could be the dream position in that area. Although this job is definitely NOT an easy position, I do think that it would allow the person who fills the position to have a huge impact on technology in the schools. Although this position is not at the top of the "chain of command", it is obviously one with a great deal of power and responsibility. I think it would be an awesome, and sometimes overwhelming, job to take on.

More information can be found here:
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=136&t735=153&jb=4729312